Why Princess Diana Ripped Her Dress at the Met Gala — The Untold Fashion Moment

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Royals (1 / 1) 05.05.2026 03:01 / Silia

Princess Diana shocked fashion insiders at her lone Met Gala in December 1996 with an impulsive wardrobe twist on the way into the event. Read on to discover the full story!

A bold choice at the door

The Princess of Wales attended the Costume Institute Gala just months after her divorce was finalized and arrived with designer John Galliano. He later said they had reviewed sketches at Kensington Palace and that he had pushed for pink, which she declined. As she stepped from the car, Diana unexpectedly removed the dress's corset, a spontaneous move Galliano remembered as making the gown noticeably more sensuous and reflecting how liberated she felt that night.